Virginia Beach has every option you can think of for accommodations and lodging. We have hotels of all sizes and budgets. For the more private vacationers, we have beach rentals bed and breakfasts and condos. For the budget constrained or out-doorsy types, we have campgrounds and travel parks. And finally, for the frequent traveler to Virginia beach, we have timeshares.

No matter what you are looking for, we are sure to meet your needs for budget, location and comfort. Take a look around and see for yourself!

Hotels are by far the most popular way to stay in Virginia Beach. Choose wisely and your vacation could be one of a lifetime. Try to cut corners and choose poorly and your vacation could be in jeopardy.

Imagine yourself sitting in a private living room overlooking the beach while the smell of steak and lobster fills the air from the private kitchen 20 feet away. That is what a beach rental has to offer! Check out the best beach rentals in Virginia Beach!

So there you are, sitting in a comfortable back chair, kicked back with some marshmallows and hotdogs roasting over the fire with an ice-cold beverage in your hand. Now that's the life.

Virginia Beach has other places to stay than just hotels and beach rentals. If you prefer to be closer to nature, try out one of our campgrounds. If "roughing it" isn't your style, check out our timeshares, condos and bed and breakfasts.

Nothing like a burger and fries to make you feel like a true American. Chances are you will find more restaurants in this category than any other. Any restaurant that has “something for everyone” is considered “American Cuisine”. Virginia Beach has it all!

Virginia Beach has outstanding ways to enjoy healthy dining options. You may be looking for a 100% vegan and plant based option or maybe farm to table. Virginia Beach has some truly unique dining options to recommend.

Virginia Beach has so many things to do that you won't be able to fit them all in even if you stayed here all summer. Please make sure that you check out our Events section for the most up-to-date events and things to do.

Whether you are looking for an old fashioned pinball arcade, a creepy haunted house or maybe Busch Gardens – we’ve got lots of fun things to see and do! You couldn’t do it all if you stayed here for a full year!

Our award winning boardwalk features a bicycle path that runs along the entire length. Most boardwalks don’t allow bicycles at all, and the ones who do usually restrict their use to early morning hours or certain restricted areas. In Virginia Beach you can ride all day long. In fact, I highly recommend it!

We are extremely lucky here in Virginia Beach. People come here from all over the world to fish our waters. Forget about the fact that we have the best striped bass fishing in the world. The Gulf Stream comes very close to our waters which means you never know what you might catch here. Swordfish, Blues, Mahi, Tuna, Shark and dozens more.

Virginia Beach has many churches and just about every denomination represented. All of our churches and spiritual organizations are accustomed to out-of-town guests, and are very good at making newcomers feel welcome.

Test your skill on one of our challenging courses. You could play two courses per day for a week and still not hit every tee. Sure there’s a resort with over one hundred courses, but how many can you actually play? And besides, wouldn’t you rather come to Virginia Beach and save yourself more than seven extra hours of driving?

Virginia Beach isn’t just the largest resort city in the world. We’re more than the record holder for the longest pleasure beach in the world. Virginia Beach is THE place where the first permanent settlers set foot in the new world. On April 26th, 1607, the colonists who founded Jamestown came ashore at a spot near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Henry, (just north of the resort area). And that's just the beginning.

Virginia Beach is an excellent outdoor tourism spot. In the winter we are often visited by migrating humpback whales. The rest of the year you can take a Dolphin watching trip and see our playful bottlenose dolphins as they play and jump in the bow wave of your tour boat. If you want to get a little closer, you might try a sea kayak trip where the dolphins will often come right up to your kayak to say hi. It seems that they are as curious about us as we are about them. You can’t be that close to one of those beautiful animals without being deeply effected by the experience. We are also a nesting spot for sea turtles and many rare species of birds are known to stop in Virginia Beach on their migratory paths.

Virginia Beach is home to the East Coast Surfing Championship which has been held right here every year since 1961. Sure they have bigger waves in Hawaii, but you’ll have just as much fun here... and we’re a LOT closer!

If you are looking for a local watering hole, a place to party all night or just a place to kick back and relax and unwind, you can find it in Virginia Beach. Choose from our large list of local establishments and watch a band or DJ perform their magic. It is truly a 24-hour city of entertainment.

Want to just get away and have a few brews? We have plenty of watering holes throughout the area. Just about every hotel or restaurant has a bar attached or associated with it so be sure to check out our dining section for more results.

Local bands and live music dominate the Virginia Beach nightlife scene. We have some of the best bands on the east coast and you are sure to find them playing SOMEWHERE in Virginia Beach usually several nights a week. We have added FaceBook feeds for many of the popular bands so check them out and see where they are playing!

During the summer months, there is always live music going on at the boardwalk on designated gazebos and stages. Please select a stage/gazebo below and see all of the hottest and most entertaining live bands in Virginia Beach.

Calling all shoppers! There are so many places to shop in Virginia Beach, you almost won't know where to start. The oceanfront is full of convenience stores, souvenir shops and other boutiques, but if you have mobility, be sure to travel just a few miles inland and you will find that there is a whole world of shopping right next to the oceanfront resort area.

When you are out fishing, catching a tuna, a marlin or even a rockfish or red snapper isn't easy. It especially isn't easy without the right bait. Virginia Beach has plenty of bait and tackle shops. You just need to know how to find them!

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Looking for that perfect dress or shirt to make you feel more comfortable? Do you need some flip-flops or bathing suits while you visit Virginia Beach. Whatever the reason, Virginia Beach has a lot of clothing stores where you can find that special item you are looking for.

Remember the old slogan... "Virginia is for Lovers"? Well, we think they were talking about Virginia Beach. If you are here with that special someone, don't forget to buy them some flowers or a special gift. If you are thinking of getting married in Virginia Beach, you are going to need the perfect location. Check out all of your options.

Virginia Beach is home to the East Coast Surfing Championship. With a prestigious title like that, you can bet that we have some of the best surf shops anywhere. They sell EVERYTHING a surfer could want. Visit a few and we are confident that you will be impressed.

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Short on cash while staying in Virginia Beach? Or are you simply looking for a great deal? Virginia Beach has plenty of pawn and gold exchange locations for you to browse and find that perfect item at the perfect price.

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Virginia Beach is full of shopping locations of all sizes. Of course we have large shopping malls, but we also have smaller shopping centers and collections of boutiques that range from just a few stores to dozens or even hundreds! Follow us and we will show you the best.

Going home without anything to remember your trip is unacceptable. Capture memories of your trip to Virginia Beach by taking something home with you. It could be small, like a mug or t-shirt... or it could be something edible, like salt water taffy... or it could be more substantial, like some custom jewely. Whatever it is, it will always remind you of your vacation to Virginia Beach.

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Virginia Beach is home to the East Coast Surfing Championship. With a prestigious title like that, you can bet that we have some of the best surf shops anywhere. They sell EVERYTHING a surfer could want. Visit a few and we are confident that you will be impressed.

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Kids spilled something in the car? Or maybe you have a flat tire? No matter what car crisis you may run into while in Virginia Beach, there are plenty of excellent local automotive specialists to turn to.

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Virginia Beach isn’t just a vacation spot; it is home to over 400,000 people! And with such a thriving community comes the need for everyday items and services such as movers, food marts, chiropractors, insurance, garbage disposal and more. We have compiled a list of some of the best services and stores in the area all in one convenient place for locals and visitors alike!

Pets needs love and care too! If your dog needs a trim or a bath, Virginia Beach has you covered. But if your animal needs are more on the pest side – unfortunately pests love Virginia too – then there are plenty of options for taking care of any critters that may be bothering you.

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If you are feeling the itch for a new tattoo or want to honor a loved one with a permanent remembrance, Virginia Beach has clean, safe, friendly tattoo shops at your convenience. American Tattoo Art will treat your skin with care as they give you a custom designed tattoo that will make you proud.

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If you have the misfortune of a tree falling in your yard, or maybe there is a dead tree on your property that is an eyesore, Virginia Beach has excellent, fully-licensed tree care services at your disposal! It can be unsafe to handle tree removal on your own, so leave it to the professionals!

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Virginia Beach is a romantic location for wedding ceremonies. If you have always dreamed of a beach wedding, you will find your dreams coming true on our beautiful, soft sand beaches. Maybe you just want to say your vows in a warm climate with beautiful scenery and those you love. Whatever your heart desires, Virginia Beach will make them happen!

Virginia Beach Parking Lots and Parking Garages

My one piece of advice for people visiting Virginia Beach is… Please do not park illegally!

Read the signs wherever you park. Just because a store is closed doesn’t mean you can park in their lot. Streets are usually well marked and we do have some seasonal metered parking along the oceanfront streets. If you park someplace where you don’t have permission, it is likely that you will be towed. The local government generates a lot of its revenue from parking tickets and the towing companies around here never seem to be hurting for business. Nothing will ruin your vacation quicker than having to spend a bunch of money getting your ride out of car jail.

There are almost 3500 city-owned/leased public parking spaces available for your parking convenience. This does not include private parking, available to patrons of Virginia Beach hotels and restaurants.

The city of Virginia Beach operates seven municipal parking lots and three garages at the oceanfront. All locations and meters accept major credit and debit cards. Pay by phone for on-street parking provided by GoPassport.

If you have questions about a meter, please call (423) 693-0389.

Here are some of the top Parking Lots and Parking Garages to be made aware of:

Up to 1 hour, $2, Up to 2 hours, $4, Up to 3 hours, $6, Over 3 hours, $10

8 am – 12:30 midnight

525

Regular overnight parking is permitted

City of Virginia Beach Resident Discount (available by showing a valid driver’s license with a Virginia Beach address): At all municipal lots and garages, upon entrance after 5pm, $3.00 At Croatan, Sandbridge and Little Island lots, all day, $3.00

PARKING METERS

Parking meters at the oceanfront are only in operation April 1- Oct. 31. *Meters at 24 1/2 Street and the 300 block of 25th Street are enforced ALL YEAR LONG.

During this time, meters are enforced 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Rate: $2 per hr. Free Parking can be found south of 5th St. from 5-10am, in season.

HANDICAP ACCESS PARKING

LOCATION

HANDICAP SPACES

37th Street

2

36th Street

1

34th Street

1

33rd Street

2

31st Street (Parking Garage)

18

26th Street

2

25th Street

5

24th Street

1

23rd Street

1

22nd Street

2

20th Street

1

19th Street South (Municipal Lot)

8

19th Street North(Municipal Lot)

7

16th Street

1

15th Street

1

14th Street

2

12th Street

2

11th Street

2

10th Street

2

9th Street (Parking Garage)

13

7th Street

1

6th Street

2

2nd Street

2

Atlantic Ave.

2

Arctic Ave.

1

Virginia Beach Parking Meter

Parking Lots and Parking Garages was last modified: January 15th, 2018 by Virginia Beach

Parking Lots and Parking Garages was last modified: January 15th, 2018 by Virginia Beach